Toyota bZ4X SUV

252kW Excel 73kWh 5dr Auto AWD [2026]

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Toyota’s first generation bZ4X was a perfectly capable family EV that boasted distinctive styling, bundles of interior space, impressive handling and a wealth of techno treats. But it fell short when it came to the driving range between charges and that was at a time when potential new EV customers had range anxiety at the top of their list of concerns.

Fast forward to 2025 and we see the new facelifted car - and it’s better in every department. There is a more upmarket interior with quicker software, a refreshed exterior design, improved sound-proofing, a dual battery line-up and, most importantly, a full revision of the battery electric powertrain resulting in a driving range that has increased by 14 per cent. With up to 352 miles on the most efficient model, the car also now offers faster charging too.

Customers can choose between two batteries – a 57.7kWh unit that can deliver 274 miles on a single charge, or the larger 73.1kWh battery with a range of up to 352 miles. Additionally there are three generously-equipped trims to select from called Icon, Design and Excel.

The Icon specification is only available with the smaller battery and in front-wheel drive; the Design is matched to the larger battery and also features front-wheel drive. Finally, range-topping bZ4X Excel is offered with the 73.1kWh battery and with front- or all-wheel drive.

Prices range from £39,995 to £51,545, and just in case you’re wondering about the name, the ‘bZ’ stands for Beyond Zero which is Toyota’s sub-brand name for its electric vehicles, the ‘4’ is the size of the car, so it is mid-size and the ‘X’ means it is a crossover model.

We opted for the bZ4X Excel with FWD model for an extended drive in Spain close to the border with Gibraltar, but we couldn’t resist some off-road adventures in the AWD model too.